Penile Implant
Surgery.
Erections on demand.
A penile implant (prosthesis) is a device placed inside the penis that lets a man have a firm erection whenever he wants. It is the most definitive treatment for severe erectile dysfunction when tablets and injections fail. Dr. Koo Jin-mo is a Coloplast Reference Doctor and works at a Boston Scientific Center of Excellence .
Medically reviewed by Dr. Koo Jin-mo
& Dr. Hwang In-sung
, urologists · Updated October 2026
When pills stop
working.
An inflatable implant has two cylinders in the penis, a small pump in the scrotum and a reservoir in the lower abdomen. Squeezing the pump fills the cylinders to create an erection; releasing a valve returns it to soft. Nothing is visible from outside.
Implants are considered after other ED treatments fail, or after prostate surgery, diabetes or Peyronie's disease. Our surgeons are reference and training doctors for major implant manufacturers.
Who it suits
- Men with severe ED not helped by medication
- Men after prostate cancer surgery
- Men with Peyronie's disease and ED
- Diabetic men with vascular ED
Implant journey,
in English.
Evaluate
Confirm diagnosis and choose device type.
Implant
Device placed through a small incision.
Heal
About 4–6 weeks before first use.
Activate
Taught to inflate and deflate at follow-up.
Benefits and
risks.
Benefits
- Reliable erection on demand
- Spontaneity without pills
- Concealed device
- High partner and patient satisfaction
Risks & limitations
- Infection (may require removal)
- Mechanical failure over many years
- Natural erections are not possible afterwards
- Some perceived shortening
Implant
recovery.
Plan about 7–10 days in Seoul.
Penile implant
cost.
Cost depends mainly on the device model.
| Option | What it includes | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| Malleable implant | Bendable rods | about USD 3,500+ |
| 3-piece inflatable | Most natural feel | about USD 7,000 – 15,000 |
Indicative ranges; exact quote after consultation and device selection.
Surgeons who train
other surgeons.
Penile implants demand specialized skill. Dr. Koo Jin-mo is a Coloplast Reference Doctor, works at a Boston Scientific Center of Excellence and Education, holds a Rigicon Certificate of Recognition and completed ED training at UC Irvine.
Dr. Koo Jin-mo
Korea University College of Medicine · Coloplast Reference Doctor · Boston Scientific Center of Excellence · Adjunct Professor, Ewha Womans Univ. Mokdong Hospital
Dr. Hwang In-sung
M.Med. Yonsei University · Adjunct Professor, Sanggye Paik Hospital · Korean Urological Ultrasound Society · Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery
Penile Implant questions,
answered straight.
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